Duel of road bikes: BMW R1200RT Vs Triumph Trophy 1200 SE

With its new Trophy 1200 and its over-equipped SE version, Triumph intends to supplant the ultra-accomplished BMW R1200RT at the top of the road bike category. Does the Englishwoman have the means for her ambitions ? Answer in this new MNC duel !

Practical aspects and equipment

	BMW R1200RT	Triumph Trophy 1200 SE
Instrumentation
Daily trip (s)

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2 Fuel gauge Yes Yes Engine temperature Yes Yes Outdoor temperature option Yes Clock Yes Yes Gear indicator engaged Yes Yes Stopwatch no no Shift-light no no Consumption indicator (s) option (average and instantaneous) yes (average and instantaneous) Tire pressure gauge option Yes Handlebar controls Yes Yes Convenient Coded key Yes Yes Warning Yes Yes Adjustable brake lever Yes Yes Adjustable clutch lever Yes Yes Passenger handle Yes Yes Luggage rack Yes Yes Adjustable front suspension yes (optional ESA electrical settings) yes (TES electrical settings as standard) Adjustable rear suspension yes (optional ESA electrical settings) yes (TES electrical settings as standard) Elbow valve (s) no (but placed in stick at the front) yes (front / rear) Central stand Yes Yes Safe that can accommodate an approved anti-theft device Yes Yes Electrical outlets 2 + 1 optional 3 Adjustable windshield electrically electrically with memory function Adjustable headlights manually electrically Empty pocket  1 lockable 1 automatic locking Suitcases Yes Yes Heated grips option option Heated saddles option option Electronics – piloting aids ABS Yes Yes Anti-slip option Yes Adjustable mapping no no Shifter no no Regulator option Yes Coupled braking yes (front to back) yes (from back to front)   BMW R1200RT Triumph Trophy 1200 SE

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